Many thanks to Indy Reads Bookstore, Nine Irish Brothers, and Apex Publications for hosting the book signing and after party. I had a few drinks with everyone, gave away some cool swag, talked about the insane story behind the book, and then signed copies for almost two hours. Thanks to everyone that came out and made it such a special night. Here are a few fun pics the event:

Join me, Apex Book Company, and Indy Reads bookstore as we celebrate the official release of BREAKING THE WORLD. Have drinks with the author, snag some exclusive launch giveaways, get your book signed, and hear the insane, true story behind the novel.

The GenCon Writer’s Symposium is one of the best kept secrets in writing. I’d be hard pressed to name a conference with more programming (145 writing events). And the guest list (over 70 professional authors, editors, and publishers) is outstanding:

I’ll be there, speaking on panels and critiquing fiction (yes, you can actually get a pro’s opinion of your work at GenCon). I’ll also be signing books with Apex Publications and Alliteration Ink.

There’s tremendous opportunity to learn from (and mingle with) the pros at this con. I highly recommend checking out the schedule and signing up for panels and workshops. GenCon was the first professional conference I attended as a beginning writer, and I can’t say enough good things about it.

According to our master of ceremonies, writer and game designer Marc Tassin, over 3,000* people signed up for the symposium in the first two hours.

On Saturday, I was honored with the Sara J. Larson Award at the tenth (and likely final) Mo*Con. I didn’t know about the award in advance, and I’m still a bit choked up. The award’s namesake was a beloved member of my writing family, gone far too early, and I still feel her impact on my work.

I feel the same way about Mo*Con.

The gathering Maurice Broaddus organized ten years ago grew into something much greater than a yearly convention. Mo*Con became a place where differences could be bridged, where friendships could be forged, and where family could be found. In that way, it became the conversation Maurice always dreamed it would be.

If you can’t tell, I already miss it.

Looking around the room on Saturday, award in hand, I couldn’t help but think of something Kurt Vonnegut’s uncle used to say to him.

If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.

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